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How to Cite Pictures in PowerPoint
Make sure creators get their due credit
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macOS: Select Insert > Text Box > click and drag beneath image to create box, double-click inside box, enter text.Windows: Select Insert > Text Box > create box beneath image, double-click inside box, enter text. This article explains how to properly cite pictures and graphic images taken or created by someone in PowerPoint. Instructions apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, PowerPoint for Mac, PowerPoint 365, and PowerPoint Online. How to Cite Images in PowerPoint for macOS
To get started, navigate to the slide containing the image or images that need to be credited. Failing to properly cite photos or other original images is not only unprofessional, but can also be a violation of copyright and trademark laws in some instances. Select Insert, located towards the top of the PowerPoint interface. Select Text Box. Your mouse cursor should now be modified to contain the letter A inside of a black box. Click and drag directly under the image in question to draw a text box, which will contain your citation text. Don’t be too concerned with the specific dimensions of your text box at this point, as it can be easily resized after you’ve entered your citation details. Double-click your new text box so a blinking cursor is displayed inside of it, signaling that you can begin typing. To start, enter Figure 1. If this example, we’ve typed Figure 1. since it’s our first citation in the document. For citing subsequent images, simply increase the number by one each time. Highlight the text you just typed, then select Home, located in the upper left-hand corner of the PowerPoint window. Select Italic, located in the Font section of the PowerPoint ribbon, so your text is now formatted in italics. Next, type a valid description of your image. To meet APA standards, your description should be typed in the form of a sentence. Enter the following text after your description: Adapted from “,”. In most cases you should be able to obtain the image’s title from its source. If not, it can be replaced with the image’s subject and type of work. For more details on AP Style, refer to the APA Style’s official website. Following the title, type "by , year the image was created, retrieved from ." If your image was not obtained from the internet or you can't link to a direct web address, replace the URL value with an accurate source (i.e., Getty Images). If you’ve been granted permission to use the image in question, you may also want to include licensing or copyright information at the end of your citation. How to Cite Images in PowerPoint for Windows
You can also add citations to your slides in the web-based version of PowerPoint, which runs in any major web browser. The instructions are identical to the Windows version. Go to the slide containing the pictures or images that need to be credited. Select Insert, located towards the top of the PowerPoint interface. Select Text Box, located in the PowerPoint toolbar ribbon. The appearance of your mouse cursor should now be modified. Select and drag directly under the image in question to draw a text box, which will contain your citation text. Your text box can be resized after you’ve entered your citation details. Double-click your new text box so a blinking cursor is displayed inside of it, signaling you can begin typing. To start, enter Figure 1. For citing subsequent images, simply increase the number by one each time. Highlight the text you just entered. In Format, in the Font section, select Italic. Next, type a valid description of your image. To meet APA standards, your description should be typed in the form of a sentence. Enter the following text after your description: Adapted from “,”. In most cases you should be able to obtain the image’s title from its source. If not, it can be replaced with the image’s subject and type of work. Following the title, type "by , year the image was created, retrieved from ." If your image was not obtained from the internet or you cannot link to a direct web address, replace the URL value with an accurate source (i.e., Getty Images). If you’ve been granted permission to use the image in question, you may also want to include licensing or copyright information at the end of your citation. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Use APA Format in Google Docs How to Wrap Text in Google Slides How to Add a Border in Google Docs How to Create a PowerPoint Footnote How to Insert a Copyright Symbol or Emoji on a PowerPoint Slide How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Use Text Boxes in Microsoft Word How to Watermark Your Photos Microsoft Publisher Tutorial for Beginners How to Crop a Picture in PowerPoint How to Rotate an Image in Google Docs How to Crop a Shape in PowerPoint How to Text Wrap in PowerPoint How to Insert an Inline Image in an Outlook Message Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies